5 Freightliners VS 5 Volvos - Millage, Fuel Efficiency, Downtime Test (What do Fleets Prefer?)

Which truck will reign supreme in having better fuel efficiency, Downtime and Repairs and Maintenance. Freightliners VS Volvos?

In this video, Ronen wants to show you guys which truck truly is more fuel efficient. So he compiled a whole years worth of data on 5 Freightliners and 5 Volvos from ET's yard and how they performed.
How much millage was driven, The cost of Fuel annually, and how much of a differance is the Volvos VS Freightliners. is there a diffeance in downtime, Rapirs and maintenance?

Which truck has better fuel efficiency? How much does the difference equate to in money? Watch the video to find out!!

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[TomTruckery]

Cascadia is a fuel champ. I'm driving a 2020, 12spd/2.64/455hp. For the month of August, I logged 9, 115 miles with averages of 26k lb loads, 800 mile trips, 63 mph cruise speed, for an average MPG of 9.3

[theMTNman]

We are averaging 8.5 mpg with very little idle time pulling around 22k. This includes mountain driving in CO and interstate driving. This is over 6k miles in a 2023 Volvo VNL 740 without skirts and running open lug 11R 24.5 tires. We average around 70 mph on the interstate, typically cruising 67 mph but faster in MT where speed limit is 80. Our truck is equipped with 12 speed auto, 500hp DD13, 2.64 rears. I was initially disappointed in mileage but not after seeing this. I expected a little better with such a light load. We do hand calculations too and compare them to the computer. It’s typically pretty close, less than .5 mpg difference. The Volvo is more comfortable by far. I do run Amsoil diesel treatment.

[antonpandoursky]

The Volvo has a smaller engine, but 200 pounds more torque wich makes a big difference when pulling hills, but you burn more fuel ofcourse 😁That 505 hp in the Cascadia maybe gives better acceleration, but the torque setting gives the better fuel mileage. But if they do only big hills with heavy loads, the Volvo I think would get better fuel economy

[skipperandy]

I have 2016 Volvo with 776K on it. I bought it used with 720K, had all new injectors, seats, etc etc cost me a small fortune but I feel I have an almost new truck. I'm a more senior driver, drive the speed limit or less, and I'm getting 8.4 or if I have a very heavy load and I'm driving through the mountains of PA or Virginia, I'll get mid 7's. The truck is very comfortable for OTR, so that's my 10 cents on that, You have some great videos, very informative, thank you. Andy.

[ConwayTruckload]

One obvious reason for the difference is the Volvo has higher torque. Higher the torque lower the mpg you will have. Also on the freightliner you have the smart cruise. It goes into coast mode using gps on locations of hills. Volvo doesn’t have that. You should of included the speeds your trucks are governed. That plays a big part as does idle time. Our Volvos run in the 9mpg range but ours is the VNL 860 with the crawler gear technology. But ours is governed at 65mph.

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i own a freightliner 2022 cascadia and the truck has 350, 000 miles. i had zero problems. let me say that again I HAD ZERO PROBLEMS. this truck is amazing. also my average mpg is about 9mpg but thats because i always run 65 mph

[domingofernandez]

This Chanel is so amazing. I just love your videos.

[markrupprnkamp]

Where i work they are switching from Freightliner to Volvos . Comparing apples to apples on the same decaded run I do ever week the Volvo demo truck got 8.3 miles per gallon running 70 mph. The Cascade i have been runing with a Cummins 450 and 10 speed automation had been getting around 7.9 mpg.The company I work for only 8 drivers. The main reason for the change is waiting time as long as 2 weeks to fix problems with the computer on the transmission and other warranty problems causing too much downtime. I would be nice to see a review on the percentage of warranty problems on each truck.

[rafaelalvarez]

You always provide the best information do you guys do comparison between Freightliner and Kenworth?

[aldinbajric]

Freightliner got the freight shaker for a reason, fuel efficiency is on weight of loads too plus you get a lot more torque in Volvo. Freightliner only has a advantage to when it comes to parts. I prefer Volvo overall in quality, power, design & silence inside of the cab. Great video btw from your fleet!

[jeromep]

Both trucks are nice I’m partial to Volvo but due my
Own truck peterbilt 389 with a Cummins X15

[bryantaylor]

I think you have to look at some of the intangibles
Such as safety - Volvo is the only truck to have an air bag
The amount of crash testing that Volvo does contributes to there design such items like their engine is designed to go under the frame rails instead of sliding into the drivers compartment in the case of a frontal collision
Volvos cab is also significantly less noisy and transmits less vibration therefore the driver has less fatigue by the end of the day

[NovejSpeed]

This was fantastic. This was a good "bean counter" analysis. Now I would like to hear which the drivers prefer. Which has the better sleeper, best ride, best features etc. I'm a Cascadia fan but even I can't deny by the number you see on the road something attracts companies to Volvo. If it's not the operating costs what is it?

[jesusonXTC]

Freightliner is an underrated truck from my experience they are much better than International

[pyatt]

Sleepers; VNL860 is far superior interior size and amenities compared to the Tiny Freightliner Sleeper with no options for anything bigger.

[forexpro]

Great comparison, great video. I would like to see a Cummins x15 in there somewhere I know maybe your fleet doesn't have any Cummins but would love to see how it compares to your Volvo and Cascadia... Great job on the video

[saqibsiddiqi]

Another great video could be : A comparison between purchasing the trucks/ leasing or renting from company's like penske and Ryder. Company's go both routes from what I have seen would be nice to see the numbers and what's worth more in what scenario for a brand new company.

[alwinabraham]

Please compare Freightliner cascadia vs T680 next generation next

[EllieODaire]

Glad to see other fleets are consistently getting 8+ out of New Cascadias, especially without going for a max efficiency spec. My '19 was getting 9+ but I had super singles, more aero bits on the cab & trailers, and the truck was only set for about 400hp. Not sure on the rear axles, it was an integrated powertrain so I believe the effective rear end ratio was 2.64 same as yours but I'm not 100% on that. Sadly the fleet I was with moved away from that max aero spec from drivers damaging all the little rubber bits that push those numbers up fractions of a percentage point each, since replacing them often cost more than they saved in fuel. Even still, with the powertrain set up for efficiency averaging 8.5 to 8.7 is totally doable in the modern Cascadia even without the extra aero bits.

[ElwoodBergman]

Thank you for sharing such valuable data. Very generous of you!